Financial Advisor Associate - Edmonton

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Job Number: REQ6563

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Onsite: You'll work primarily from an ATB branch, corporate office or client location, with some remote flexibility

Apply by: August 3, 2023

Paygrade: H-OTH

System Title: Associate Advisor 3

# Positions available: 1

Leader: Manager, Financial Advisor Associate

As ATB Wealth's next Financial Advisor Associate, you are passionate about assisting the Financial Advisors in managing and administering an assigned portfolio of ATB Wealth clients. Under the direction of the Manager of Financial Advisor Associate, you are client obsessed and will be responsible for ensuring ongoing delivery of friendly, efficient and professional post sale service and support to a portfolio of ATB Wealth clients. You also seek out new information, share your ideas with the internal administrative support to your team. You bring your best self to work everyday as your other responsibilities include delivery of client investment needs, preparation and scheduling of annual and prospective client meetings and building strong internal relationships to maintain high levels of service.

Requirements

The Financial Advisor Associate (FAA) acts as the administration manager, ensuring proactive administrative support services to the Financial Advisors in the delivery of client investment needs. They maintain a high level of quality service by ensuring the efficient preparation and fulfillment of all client account and transactional information requests and provide follow up service in a timely manner. They contribute to the achievement of business growth targets by proactively contacting clients or partners to arrange meetings and identifying new or additional sales opportunities to the Financial Advisor. They work with the Financial Advisors to ensure a triple win outcome as follows:

• Responds to client questions or concerns regarding investment products, processing procedures, fees and charges, and settlement expectations.
• Ensures all trading activities are processed in accordance with client requests and resolves any issues raised.
• Maintains a strong understanding of investment related regulations, sales processes, policies & procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Manages Financial Advisor's client bookings through proactive scheduling of annual reviews and prospect meetings and advance preparation of materials for scheduled meetings.
• Follows best practices in maintaining up to date client information and record keeping. Ensures post-meeting notes and future action plans are updated and captured within Salesforce.
• Monitors upcoming investment maturities through a diary system and pro-actively initiates renewal steps with clients.
• The ideal candidate will be IIROC Registered as an Investment Representative, have experience supporting a wealth professional and a superstar with G-suite tools and other wealth management systems.
• Maintains a high level of quality service by ensuring the efficient preparation and fulfillment of all client account and transactional information requests and provides follow up service in a timely manner.
• Contacts and meets with clients to coordinate the sign off of investment documents, opens additional accounts, and answers any questions raised.
• Organizes and attends client hosting events by planning all event management activities to ensure a successful & value-add affair.
• Acts as the first point of contact for clients and strives to execute client requests with minimal to no FA involvement, as appropriate. Determines which requests require investment advice and communicates these effectively to the Financial Advisor.

You Have What We're Looking For

• CSI 30-day Online Training Course
• Some post secondary education preferred or previous industry related experience would be an asset
• Good working knowledge of wealth management solutions, sales processes, policies, and procedures
• Ability to oversee all administrative aspects of client investment accounts
• Conduct & Practices Handbook
• Strong working knowledge of G-suite and computer skills
• Proven experience in prospecting and networking in previous roles is an asset
• The ability to (or working towards) IIROC Registered as an Investment Representative with completion of the Canadian Securities Course at a minimum. Completion of the below certifications are an asset:

At ATB, we know that as you develop in your career, you gain many transferable skills. If you believe your experience and qualities are what we are looking for, please consider applying!

Interested? If you know one of our team members, BEFORE applying, reach out to them and ask them for a referral to help your application stand out.

Online applications are preferred. Please let us know if you require any accommodations.

Benefits

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We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the diversity within our communities and creating an environment where every team member has what they need to reach their potential. We encourage candidates from all equity-seeking groups to apply.

What happens next?

Thank you for applying online. If you are shortlisted for this opportunity, you will hear from us after the posting close date regarding next steps. We might ask you to participate in a digital interview or phone interview. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.

All ATB Financial team members are required to disclose their vaccination status and provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment to help support client and team member safety.

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